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Some of the most breathtaking scenery in Asia are located in Pakistan - the land stretches from the Arabian Sea forming the southern border of the country, to the mountains in the north , which are among the most impressive alpine regions of the world . In today's Pakistan archaeological sites are also found the first human settlements , which rival those of ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia into nothing .

Annual Exchange of Nuclear Installations and Facilities List between Pakistan and India
In accordance with Article-II of the Agreement on Prohibition of Attacks against Nuclear Installations and Facilities between Pakistan and India, signed on 31st December 1988, the list of nuclear installations and facilities in Pakistan was officially handed over to a representative of the Indian High Commis Read More...

The Government of Pakistan today handed over a list of 537 Indian prisoners (54 civil + 483 fishermen) in Pakistan to the High Commission of India in Islamabad.
This step is consistent with the provisions of the Consular Access Agreement between Pakistan and India, signed on 21 May 2008, under which both countries are required to exchange lists of prisoners in each other’s custody twice a year, Read More...

On the eve of the 715th annual Urs of Hazrat Nizamuddin Aulia (RA), Pakistan’s High Commissioner to India, Mr. Sohail Mahmood, presented the traditional Chaddar at the Dargah Sharif in New Delhi, today.
The High Commissioner was received at the shrine by Sajjadah Nasheen Dewan Tahir Nizami and other members of the Dargah Committee.
After placing the Chaddar, High Commissioner Sohail Mahmood Read More...

High Commissioner Sohail Mahmood calls on Odisha Chief Minister Patnaik during visit to Bhubaneswar
Pakistan’s High Commissioner to India Sohail Mahmood visited Bhubaneswar on 9-10 December, during which he called on Odisha Chief Minister Mr. Naveen Patnaik.
The High Commissioner’s visit to Bhubaneswar was undertaken in the context of the on-going visit of Pakistan national hockey team, part Read More...

Another group of Indian pilgrims granted visa for Pakistan to visit Shree Katas Raj Dham
Another group of Indian pilgrims, comprising 139 people, has been issued visas by the Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi to visit Shree Katas Raj Dham, in Chakwal district, from 9-15 December 2018.
The Pakistan-India Protocol on Visits to Religious Shrines (1974) governs reciprocal visits by Indian an Read More...

The Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi has issued visas to over 220 Hindu pilgrims from India to participate in the 310th birthday celebrations of Shiv Avtari Satguru Sant Shadaram Sahib, at Sukkur, from 5-16 December 2018.
Under the framework of the Pakistan-India Protocol on Visits to Religious Shrines of 1974, a large number of Sikh and Hindu pilgrims from India visit Pakistan to observe Read More...

The rich Pakistani cuisine was a big attraction for the visitors to the annual Charity Bazaar, organized by the Delhi Commonwealth Women Association (DCWA) in New Delhi on Sunday (2 December).
Pakistan’s participation in the event was managed by the Ladies Club of the Pakistan High Commission, led by High Commissioner’s spouse Mrs. Mahwish Sohail Mahmood.
The Pakistan cooking team spearheade Read More...

We are deeply dismayed at the relentless negative propaganda campaign being waged by a section of the Indian media against Pakistan on the "Kartarpur Corridor" Initiative.
We categorically reaffirm that the initiative to open this Corridor has been taken by the Government of Pakistan solely in deference to the longstanding wishes of our Sikh brethren, and especially in the wake of the forthcomi Read More...

Pakistan’s High Commissioner to India Sohail Mahmood extended a warm welcome to members of the Pakistan Hockey contingent, visiting India for the 2018 Hockey World Cup.
The High Commissioner, senior officials of the Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi, and Representatives of Hockey India were present at the Indira Gandhi International Airport during the team’s transit on its way to Bhubaneswa Read More...

Foreign Minister while briefing the National Assembly today said that Pakistan has decided to open the Kartarpur Corridor for the 550th Birth Anniversary of Baba Guru Nanak in 2019. The Prime Minister will inaugurate the groundbreaking ceremony of the facilities at the crossing on the Pakistan side, on 28 November 2018. The Pakistani proposal to initiate the corridor has also been concurred by Ind Read More...

The Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi has issued over 3800 visas to Sikh pilgrims from India to participate in the 549th birthday anniversary celebrations of Baba Guru Nanak Dev Ji in Pakistan from 21-30 November 2018.
Under the framework of the Pakistan-India Protocol on Visits to Religious Shrines of 1974, a large number of Sikh yatrees from India visit Pakistan to observe various religio Read More...

The traditional chaddar on behalf of the people and government of Pakistan was offered at the Shrine of Sheikh Faruqi Sirhindi (Mujaddid Alf Sani) in the Indian state of Punjab, today.
Pakistan´s High Commissioner to India Sohail Mahmood travelled from New Delhi to Sirhind Sharif to take part in the chaddar-laying ceremony, along with the visiting Zaireen (pilgrims) from Pakistan.
This year, 144 Read More...

A solemn ceremony was held at the Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi to commemorate the 141st birth anniversary of national poet-philosopher Allama Muhammad Iqbal.
The officers and staff members of the High Commission offered Quran Khawani for the esal-e-sawab of the soul of Allama Iqbal.
The messages of President Dr. Arif Alvi and Prime Minister Imran Khan were read out on the occasion.
In Read More...

Statement by Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi
at the General Debate of the 73rd Session of the UN General Assembly
(New York, 29 September 2018)
Madam President,
Excellencies,
Distinguished Delegates,
Ladies and Gentlemen,
May I begin by felicitating Madam Maria Fernanda Espinosa Graces upon her election as President of the General Assembly.
The stewardshi Read More...

The Government of Pakistan is deeply disappointed at the announcement made by the Indian Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) in New Delhi today about the cancellation of the meeting of the Foreign Ministers of India and Pakistan, which was to be held on the sidelines of UNGA in New York.
The reasons cited by the Indian side for the decision to cancel the Foreign Ministers meeting, within 24 hou Read More...

High Commissioner Sohail Mahmood visited the National Defence College (NDC), New Delhi, on 12 September 2018, and addressed the Course participants on the topic of Pakistan’s strategic objectives. During the visit, the High Commissioner had broad interaction with the course participants, Faculty members, and the Commandant.

Pakistan’s Minister for Law and Information & Broadcasting, Syed Ali Zafar, visited New Delhi on 17 August 2018 to attend the State Funeral of Late Indian Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. During the visit, Minister Ali Zafar had a bilateral meeting with Minister for External Affairs Mrs. Sushma Swaraj. High Commissioner Sohail Mahmood and other senior officials were present during the meeting.

The 72nd Independence Day of Pakistan was celebrated with national spirit and enthusiasm at the Pakistan High Commission, New Delhi, today. The Pakistan flag was raised by High Commissioner Sohail Mahmood at an elegant and impressive flag-hoisting ceremony held on the Chancery’s lawns. High Commissioner Sohail Mahmood extended warm felicitations on Eid-e-Azaadi and lauded the zeal with which the b Read More...

Imran Khan’s victory is a positive moment for India-Pakistan relations that should be utilised to commence bilateral dialogue and structured engagement, says Pakistani envoy to India Sohail Mahmood. IN an exclusive conversation with The Tribune, the high commissioner who has remained in touch with senior Indian officials and ministers, says multiple levels of communication and resumption of sporti Read More...